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Options 'kept open' on stamp duty
The Treasury is looking at "a number of options" on stamp duty and says it is "wrong" to suggest payment delays are proposed.
Teenager shot dead in supermarket
An 18-year-old shot dead in a supermarket was an innocent bystander caught in the line of fire, police say.
British on board Canada crash bus
A tour bus carrying young British passengers is involved in a road crash in Eastern Ontario, Canada.
Bank holds UK interest rate at 5%
The Bank of England keeps its key interest rate at 5% as it weighs up the slowing economy with inflation worries.
House prices 'fell 1.7% in July'
The Halifax says house prices fell 1.7% in July, with the average property price now 8.8% lower than at the same point last year.
Train fire closes major station
Passengers are led out of Birmingham New Street railway station after reports of a fire in a train.
BA bosses in price-fixing charge
Four current and former British Airways executives may face jail if convicted of fixing the price of fuel surcharges.
Six jailed after laundering £15m
Six businessmen are jailed for laundering more than £15m stolen from NatWest bank.
Madeleine case 'lead' played down
Police play down an intelligence report suggesting Madeleine McCann was snatched by a paedophile ring.
Potter star used to crack crime
A wanted poster featuring Robbie Coltrane is being used by New Zealand police to try to catch a teenage burglar.
Why was this man one of Gordon Brown's childhood heroes?
Gordon Brown recounts his memories of discovering the story of Captain Scott in a book of short stories.
New era begins well for England
England close 145 behind on 49-1 having bowled out South Africa for 194 on Kevin Pietersen's first day as captain in the final Test.
Ref Clattenburg hit by suspension
Referee Mark Clattenburg is suspended pending enquiries into reports regarding his alleged debts and has been replaced for the Community Shield game.
Medal hope Gavin out of Olympics
British gold medal prospect Frankie Gavin is out of the Olympic Games because of problems making his weight.
Few facts
Steve Kingstone reads police files on Madeleine McCann
In the spotlight
Tibet protesters back in UK after China arrest
MMR dilemma
One woman recalls how measles left her in a coma
Nappy drama
Saying goodbye to plastic nappies for the first time
In pictures
Hailstones the size of marbles...storms hit England
'Angry again'
Deepcut play drives parents to renew inquiry campaign
Bad spelling 'should be accepted'
Common spelling mistakes should be accepted as 'variant spellings', a lecturer has said.
Drink-drive death total drops 18%
The number of people killed by drink-driving falls by almost a fifth, government statistics reveal.
Israeli settlers attack UK envoys
A car carrying visiting UK diplomats is attacked by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank town of Hebron.
Prison donor ban 'discrimination'
The National Blood Service is accused of "succumbing to an outdated stereotype" by not allowing prisoners to give blood.
Poor roads 'increasing punctures'
Poor road surfaces are leading to an increasing number of punctures, says the RAC.
Gay ties like marriage - Williams
Private letters reveal the Archbishop of Canterbury believed faithful gay sexual relationships were "comparable to marriage"
Death crash fireman found guilty
A firefighter is convicted of careless driving over a fatal crash while he was answering a 999 call.
Action against rowdy Brits abroad
Officials on the Greek island of Zante are meeting British diplomats to try to cut down on anti-social behaviour by young UK tourists.
Fears prompt MMR campaign
Doctors are urged to offer all children up to 18 the MMR jab amid concern of a growing risk of a measles epidemic.
The 08 Olympics... 1908, that is
One hundred years ago London hosted the Fourth Olympiad. It was a hastily organised affair, after Italy pulled out following the eruption of Vesuvius. Oh, and Britain won 56 golds.
Can aliens watch Doctor Who?
A TV company and a social networking site are broadcasting into space. But can aliens already see our TV?
Midweek quiz: Britain from above
How well do you know the UK? Test yourself, using birds-eye photographs which offer an aerial perspective.
Papers pondering Brown's future
Speculation about the future of Prime Minister Gordon Brown continues in Thursday's newspapers.
'Drugs general' man found guilty
A Nottinghamshire businessman dubbed a "drugs general" is found guilty of running a major drugs network.
Drug dealer's sea escape bid
CCTV footage is released of a drug dealer jumping into the sea off Hampshire in a bid to outwit police who were following his car in a pursuit.
Man jailed over two train attacks
A man who caused nearly £18,000 worth of damage to two trains with a stolen safety hammer is jailed for nine months.
Pair remanded over feud killing
Two brothers are remanded in custody accused of murdering a man during a loyalist paramilitary feud almost eight years ago.
Family attacks cyclist crash fine
A driver fined and banned from driving after an accident which killed a cycling champion should be jailed, say the victim's family.
'Kalashnikov' SNP member suspended
A Glasgow SNP councillor is suspended over allegations he fired a a Kalashnikov assault rifle while visiting Pakistan.
Boy, 10, died 'playing on lorry'
A coroner issues a warning after a young boy fell from the back of a moving lorry on a busy road while playing with friends.
Surgery damaged by patient's car
A surgery with 18,500 patients has structural checks after being damaged and left without power after being hit by a car.
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